Basil and Cashew Pesto - or you can see this Basil and Cashew Pesto Recipe on iPhone
Recipe for Basil and Cashew Pesto:
Finely grind or process 1/2 cup cashews (I use unsalted roasted ones) with 1 cup grated parmesan cheese and 1/3 cup fresh basil.
Slowly add 1/3 cup olive oil, and a squeeze of lemon juice while processing it until well combined.
Toss through hot pasta and serve.
Finely grind or process 1/2 cup cashews (I use unsalted roasted ones) with 1 cup grated parmesan cheese and 1/3 cup fresh basil.
Slowly add 1/3 cup olive oil, and a squeeze of lemon juice while processing it until well combined.
Toss through hot pasta and serve.
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I like to make a batch or two of different pestos each weekend using fresh herbs from the garden. I keep these in the fridge and they are used in many ways during the week: dip for savoury biscuits sandwich spread. Great in bacon and cheese toasties spread on chops before cooking with pasta spread on chicken breast before it is wrapped in proscuito
I like to make a batch or two of different pestos each weekend using fresh herbs from the garden. I keep these in the fridge and they are used in many ways during the week: dip for savoury biscuits sandwich spread. Great in bacon and cheese toasties spread on chops before cooking with pasta spread on chicken breast before it is wrapped in proscuito